Anam Cara Spa

07/23/2025

Sometimes you just need to reflect on how far you’ve come when making big changes versus how little progress you’ve made.

Wins include:
👯‍♂️fabulous new friendships
📕knowledge and confidence in new job situations
💆🏼‍♀️staying in a career you love
🧘 🚲 finding the best spin studio ever
👩‍❤️‍👨⛺️🏖️creating and sharing a new life with your soulmate
👍🏻meeting new challenges head-on…and 👵🏻👨‍🦳being closer to family.

What most people don’t sustain in a move or transition is the grief they experienced, even if it’s a positive move. Remember to hold space for new people when they start a new job in your workplace, join a new activity that has a lot of familiar faces.

A welcoming smile, invitation, and encouragement go a long way. I appreciate the people who have made my transition over the last few years easier and more comfortable. Thank you.

You know who you are. 🙏🏻 💕

07/14/2025

🩵 Pure Spa Openings Available!

07/14/2025

I have some openings available this week for summer skin treatments, spa pedis, relaxation massage, tinting, waxing! Looking forward to seeing you soon.

https://www.purespananaimo.com/home

Book your appointment online or call to make an appointment.

Pure Spa is an oasis in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. Offering exceptional treatment from head to toe by our accredited Spa Therapists and Aestheticians. We create customized, results oriented Spa services that will leave you with a feeling of absolute relaxation and care. www.purespananaimo.com

07/05/2025

My amazing work family.

Can’t wait for our next shoot capturing our growing team! Grateful for this amazing crew.
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07/03/2025

🌿 A Warm Welcome to Shannon! 🌿

We’re thrilled to introduce Shannon, licensed by the Academy of Excellence, and bringing over 30 years of experience in the spa industry.

Shannon has a deep passion for facial and skin treatments, and she is especially excited to offer her unique Reiki facials (coming soon!), blending energy work with skincare for a truly holistic experience.

Known for her deep sense of connection, energetic presence, and intuitive, kind professionalism, Shannon creates a space where clients feel seen, supported, and rejuvenated.

We’re so lucky to have her on our team, be sure to stop by and say hello!

‘Today marks my triumphant return to my passion! I’ve missed nurturing my skills and passion for skin health, self-awareness, mindfulness, and deep connections in the treatment room. My true calling lies in fostering meaningful relationships and empowering individuals to feel their best. I’m thrilled to join a team that shares my commitment to building lasting relationships and providing treatments that nurture both beauty and inner peace.’ - Shannon 🩵✨

07/03/2025

Pure Spa intro! Grateful 🙏🏻💕

🌿 A Warm Welcome to Shannon! 🌿

We’re thrilled to introduce Shannon, licensed by the Academy of Excellence, and bringing over 30 years of experience in the spa industry.

Shannon has a deep passion for facial and skin treatments, and she is especially excited to offer her unique Reiki facials (coming soon!), blending energy work with skincare for a truly holistic experience.

Known for her deep sense of connection, energetic presence, and intuitive, kind professionalism, Shannon creates a space where clients feel seen, supported, and rejuvenated.

We’re so lucky to have her on our team, be sure to stop by and say hello!

‘Today marks my triumphant return to my passion! I’ve missed nurturing my skills and passion for skin health, self-awareness, mindfulness, and deep connections in the treatment room. My true calling lies in fostering meaningful relationships and empowering individuals to feel their best. I’m thrilled to join a team that shares my commitment to building lasting relationships and providing treatments that nurture both beauty and inner peace.’ - Shannon 🩵✨

06/30/2025

Since moving up island to Parksville, I have been driven to discover a sense of community that ignites my passion, fosters comfort and breeds confidence. It’s a courageous leap to relocate at any age or stage, leaving behind a place where I’ve spent 30+ years cultivating a thriving business community, cherished friendships and a loyal workout tribe!

Starting anew demands time, patience, courage and commitment! And equally important, it requires embracing your true self in the new spaces you’re exploring!

At The Sweat Project I’m grateful for the opportunity to find that sense of belonging and an amazing workout! It truly is a place where you can come home to yourself as well as be encouraged to cultivate friendships, positive community and fun! 🤩

06/10/2025

As I navigate another transformative week, clearing space for growth and new possibilities, I rediscovered this heartfelt card from a dear friend, and its uplifting message couldn't have come at a more perfect time. 💕 trust the process. 🙏🏻

06/07/2025

Today marks my triumphant return to my passion! I’ve missed nurturing my skills and passion for skin health, self-awareness, mindfulness, and deep connections in the treatment room.

Although my time at Pacifica MD has been a valuable learning experience, I’ve discovered that my true calling lies in fostering meaningful relationships and empowering individuals to feel their best.

This month, I’ll be reunited with my heart’s desire at Pure Spa in Nanaimo, where I’ll offer transformative skin treatments, massage, manicure/pedicure, makeup artistry, and other services. Reiki will also be available soon, allowing me to further support my clients’ journeys toward peace and wellbeing.

I’ve emerged from a period of feeling lost, but I’m now armed with invaluable skills and insights gained from coordinating a clinic. I’m thrilled to join a team that shares my commitment to building lasting relationships and providing treatments that nurture both beauty and inner peace.

As I embark on this new chapter, I’m filled with excitement and anticipation, ready to brave the wilderness once again and shine my light.

Please feel free to connect if you would like to treat yourself! I will also be offering my reiki class teachings again over some weekends for spas and individuals who would like to bring this beautiful modality into their treatment rooms.

Coming home has never felt so vulnerable and terrifying yet hopeful. Shaking while writing this and trusting the process…. I got this!… it’s been a while…looking forward no more looking back. 💆🏼‍♀️💅🏻🦶💄

06/05/2025

Truth.